Events
Auburn Tourism: For special events in the Auburn area, visit the Web site: www.auburntourism.com.
Emerald Downs: 89-race date meet, the 15th at Emerald Downs, 2300 Emerald Downs Drive. Racing on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays. First post is 6 p.m., Fridays, 2 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays. Thursday racing will begin June 10 and continue through Aug. 26. For information, visit www.emeralddowns.com.
Puyallup Spring Fair: April 15-18, Puyallup Fairgrounds, 110 9th Ave. SW, Puyallup. Hours: 2-10 p.m., April 15; 10 a.m.-10 p.m., April 16-17; 10 a.m.-8 p.m., April 18. Admission: adults $9; students (6-18) $7; free student admission April 15; 5-and-under free. For more information, call 253-841-5045 or visit www.thefair.com.
Healthy Kids Day: 10 a.m.-1 p.m., April 17, Auburn Valley YMCA, 1620 Perimeter Road SW. Featuring more than 60 different activities for kids, plus health and wellness resources for families. Also, an Aquafina Pitch, Hit and Run competition is being held for ages 7-14 with the help of the Green River Community College Athletic Department. Free to the public. The first 100 kids will receive a free T-shirt and the first 700 kids will receive free hair cut coupons from Gene Juarez Academy or SportClips. There will be 1,000 free Cliff bars, a drawing for a free one-year family membership and many other great prizes. For more information, call 253-833-2770.
Special Needs Youth Fishing Derby: 9 a.m.-1 p.m., April 24, Auburn Mill Pond Park, 600 Oravetz Road. Lions of Zone C-3 invite preschool and school-age special needs youth to free derby. Bring a fishing rod and bait. Siblings and friends welcome. State officials will stock the pond. Lions Club members will clean and package fish for participants. Sumner Lions will provide food and beverages.
National Day of Prayer: Noon-1 p.m., May 6, Auburn City Hall plaza, 25 W. Main St. Public is invited. Auburn to observe 59th annual National Day of Prayer. A proclamation from Mayor Pete Lewis will herald the landmark day. Eleven Auburn pastors will lead a public prayer event. For more information, contact coordinatory Marjorie Gordon at 253-735-1087 or visit www.nationaldayofprayer.org.
Clean Sweep: 7:30 a.m., May 8, City Hall, 25 W. Main St. The community-wide volunteer effort focuses on major cleanup and beautification efforts in downtown Auburn and in other areas around the city. Volunteers needed. For more information, call 253-931-3043, e-mail jbrewer@auburnwa.gov or visit www.auburnwa.gov.
Driver’s Edge: 8 a.m., 1 p.m. sessions, May 15-16, Emerald Downs, parking area. Free training for young drivers in an effort to combat the unacceptably high number of teen-related auto collisions and driving fatalities. Taught by driving professionals, the program combines behind the wheel and classroom experiences designed to alter young driver attitudes and behavior. Exercises include expert instruction on skid control, evasive lane changing, panic braking and combating unexpected situations. A total of 400 young drivers (plus their parents) will have the opportunity to attend. Spaces are available for young drivers age 21or younger with a valid driver’s license or permit. To register, please visit www.driversedge.org or call 702-896-6482.
‘In A Time Before Slaughter’: 7:30-9 p.m., May 21, White River Valley Museum, 918 H St. SE, Auburn. Poet Paul Nelson will read from his book. Cost to attend is free with regular museum admission ($2 adults, $1 seniors/children). Books will be available for purchase. Call 253-288-7433 or visit www.wrvmuseum.org for event information.
Benefits
Golf and spa event fundraiser: Auburn Gateway School is now accepting registration for its inaugural golf and spa event on May 16. Sign up now to golf, attend the spa event or to sponsor or make a donation. Proceeds support the non-profit school, including student scholarships. For more info, visit www.auburngateway.com, e-mail auburngatewayschool@gmail.com or call 253-735-2242.
Auburn Riverside Grad Night fundraiser: 6-9 p.m., April 21, BLT Sports Pub & Grill ,18212 Highway 410 E., Bonney Lake. Dinner, auction. Tickets – $15 for a single, $25.00 for a couple – can be purchased at the door or from Deborah Bishop, of the grad night committee, 253-261-2729 or deborah1957@comcast.net.
Rummage sale: 9:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m., April 24, 100 N St. SE, corner of N and Main Street, Auburn. Presented by Auburn First United Methodist Church’s United Methodist Women. Attic treasures, clothing, collectibles, books, live plant sale. Proceeds beneft community programs.
Dog adoption fundraiser: 10 a.m.- 7 p.m., April 25, Tiki Tails, 106 11th St. SE, Auburn. Animal First Foundation, Motley Zoo and Puget Sound Dog & Goat Rescue will provide 30-40 dogs for adoption. Public is welcome. Raffling prizes. Tickets $1. Do not have to be present to win. Taking appointments for grooming dogs. Proceeds will benefit the three on-site rescue organizations. For more information, call Michelle Sisk or Nikki Johnson at 253-288-1199.
Giant Lot Sale for Cystic Fibrosis: 8:30 a.m.-6 p.m., May 1-2, Lakeland Hills Top Food and Drug, 1406 Lake Tapps Parkway E., Auburn. Parking stall rental fee is $50, which goes to the Cystic fibrosis research and vendors keep the profits. Barbecue sausages and ice cream bar sales on site to benefit CF. For more information, call coordinator Donna White at 253-333-1494 or dlda@msn.com.
Beat the Raven 5K Fun Run/Walk: 9 a.m., June 19, Auburn Riverside High School, 501 Oravetz Road SE. Pre-registration: $20. Proceeds benefit the school’s cross country team and the National Multiple Sclerosis Society. For more information, contact coach Tim Wright at 253-804-5154 or visit the ARHS cross country Web site.
Classes
Biodiesel basics: Mondays and Wednesdays, 6-9 p.m., April 19-28, ending May 1, from 9 a.m.-noon, Green River Community College main campus. Continuing Education Department is offering a spring quarter class on how to process biodiesel at home. A two-week classroom and hands-on learning course will be taught by James Burke. Course will include how to assemble, troubleshoot and maintain a biodiesel manufacturing unit, how to manufacture biodiesel from waste vegetable oil and explore how WVO biodiesel manufacturing can create self-sustaining communities worldwide. Fee for the 15-hour class is $119. For more information, call 253-833-9111, ext. 2535.
Encaustic workshop with Patti Bowman: 1-5 p.m., April 24, Veterans Memorial Building, 405 E. St. NE. Fee: $36 residents, $45 non-residents. $20 supply fee payable in class. To register, call 253-931-3043, or in person at the Auburn Parks, Arts & Recreation Department, 910 Ninth St. SE, Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m.,
Drawing and painting classes for youth: Ongoing art classes for young artists, ages 6-12, available through the Auburn Parks, Arts & Recreation Department. Call 253-931-3043 to receive a quarterly brochure listing classes for all ages or register for classes. You also may do so in person at the Auburn Parks, Arts & Recreation Department, 910 Ninth St. SE, Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
Auburn Gateway School registration: Now accepting registrations for students for their 2010-2011 school year for preschool through grade 6. For more information or to schedule a visit please, call 253-735-2242 or e-mail auburngatewayschool@gmail.com.
Valley Christian School open house: 7:30 a.m.-5 p.m., each Wednesday, April 14-June 9, Valley Christian School, 1312 – 2nd St. SE, Auburn. Call 253-833-3541, visit www.valley-christian.com or e-mail valleyschool@comcast.com for more details.
Health
Blood drives for Cascade Regional Blood Center: 10 a.m.-1 p.m., April 17, Auburn Valley YMCA Healthy Kids Day, 1620 Perimeter Road SW, Auburn; 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m., April 23, ‘Pint for a Pint’ event, Trade Route Brewing & Taphouse, 1091 Valentine Ave. SE, Pacific. For more information, call 1-877-242-5663 or visit www.crbs.net/home. 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m., ‘Pint for a Pint’ event, Trade Route Brewing & Taphouse, 1091 Valentine Ave. SE, Pacific.
Puget Sound Blood Center blood drives: 8-10 a.m., 11 a.m.-2 p.m., April 21, West Auburn High School, 401 W. Main St. For more information, call 253-945-8667 or please visit www.psbc.org.
Journey to Freedom: 4-6 p.m., Sundays, April 21-Aug. 1, Auburn Valley YMCA, 1620 Perimeter Road SW. Health and wellness classes. Space limited. Open to non-members. Sign up by calling 253-833-2770 or online at www.auburnvalleyymca.org.
Libraries
Auburn Library, 1102 Auburn Way S., Auburn. 253-931-3018. Library events include:
CHILDREN & FAMILIES
Toddler ABC Story Times: 10:15 a.m., April 19, 26, May 3, 10, 17. Ages 2 to 3 with adult. Explore the alphabet through stories, songs, finger plays and action rhymes.
Tuesday Baby Bounces and Story Times: 10:05 a.m., (repeated at 11 a.m.) April 20, 27, May 4, 11, 18, 25. Newborn to 24 months with adult.
Preschool ABC Story Times: 11 a.m., April 19, 26, May 3, 10, 17. Ages 3 to 5 with adult, siblings welcome.
Spanish-English Story Times: 7 p.m., April 19, 26, May 3, 10, 17, 24. Ages 3-8.
Wacky Wednesday Family Story Times: 10:15 a.m., April 21, 28, May 5, 12, 19, 26. Ages 3 to 6, siblings welcome.
Sleepy Story Times: 7 p.m., April 15, 22, 29, May 6, 13, 20, 27. All ages welcome, ages 5 and younger with adult. Wear your pajamas and bring your teddy bear to this 30-minute bedtime story time.
Book Club Party for Kids: • 4 p.m., April 16. “The Tale of Despereaux” by Kate DiCamillo. Grades 3-8. Join us for a lively and fun discussion, includes ice cream and juice. • 4 p.m., May 14. “Peter and the Starcatchers” by Dave Barry and Ridley Pearson. Grades 3-8. Join us for a lively and fun discussion, includes ice cream and juice.
Book Buddies: 4 p.m., April 21, 28, May 5, 12, 19. Teen volunteers are available in the children’s area to assist elementary school students with their reading.
TEENS
Study Zone: 4 p.m., April 19, 20, 26, 27, 29, May 6, 13, 20, 27; 5 p.m., May 3, 10, 17, 24; 6 p.m., May 4, 11, 18, 25. Grades K-12. Drop-in during scheduled Study Zone hours for free homework help from volunteer tutors. .
Study Zone Online Now Available: 3-8 p.m., Mondays-Thursdays; 3:30-6 p.m., Sundays. Grades K-12. Join an online Study Zone classroom to get help in math, science, English and social studies from a volunteer tutor. For more information, www.kcls.org/studyzone. At this time Study Zone Online is available only through a library computer.
Teen Book Club: • 4:30 p.m., April 20. “The Wednesday Wars” by Gary Schmidt. • 4:30 p.m., May 18. “he Opposite of Invisible with author Liz Gallagher. Join the discussion. The first 10 people who sign up to attend will receive a freeJon copy courtesy of the Friends of the Auburn Library.
Writer’s Workshop: 3:30 p.m., April 29, May 13, 27. Designed to help writer’s create a character or start their life story.
Game On!: 3:30 p.m., April 14, 21, 28, May 5, 12, 19, 26. Play your favorite games for the Wii, Xbox 360, GameCube and PS2.
Manga & Anime Club: 4 p.m., May 3. Watch movies and practice drawing in the manga style while munching on snacks.
ADULTS
Friends of the Auburn Library Meeting: 7 p.m., April 27, May 25. The Friends support the library and programs. Join us.
Genealogy Assistance: 1 p.m., April 28, May 1, 5, 8, 12, 26; 7 p.m., April 12, May 10. Volunteers from South King County Genealogical Society will be available to answer your questions.
Share your Love of Reading with Someone Who Cannot Visit the Library: Volunteer to select, deliver and return library materials to a shut-in patron at least once a month, for one year. You must be age 18 or older and have reliable transportation. Training is provided and takes about an hour. For more information, contact Susan LaFantasie, 425.369.3235 or 877.905.2008.
Citizenship Class: 3 p.m., April 17, 24, May 1, 8, 15, 22, 29. Get help with the citizenship interview process.
Auburn Library Book Discussion Group: 7 p.m., May 4. Join the Auburn Library Book Group for an evening of lively conversation. http://blogs.kcls.org/auburn/adults/
Computer Classes: Sign up at the information desk or call 253-931-3018. • Internet Level 1: 10 a.m., April 19; Excel Level 3: 10 a.m., April 22; Microsoft Word Level 1: 10 a.m., April 24; • Introduction to Computers: 10 a.m., May 4; • Microsoft PowerPoint: 7 p.m., May 5; • Microsoft Word Level 1: 10 a.m., May 10; • Microsoft Excel Level 1: 7 p.m., May 11; • E-mail Level 2: 10 a.m., May 12; • Microsoft Word Level 2: 10 a.m., May 17; • Microsoft PowerPoint: 7 p.m., May 18; • Blog Basics: 7 p.m., May 26.
Resume Help: 10 a.m., April 16, 28, 30, May 5, 12, 26. Receive one-on-one assistance on your resume. Beginning March 21, sign up at the Information Desk or call 253-931-3018.
Talk Time: 6:30 p.m., May 6, 13, 20, 27. Improve your English speaking and listening skills.
Auburn Reads Opening Night: 6 p.m., May 13. Join us for the launch of Auburn Reads. The entire city of Auburn is invited to read the New York Times bestselling, “Omnivore’s Dilemma”, and its young readers’ edition, “Omnivore’s Dilemma for Kids” by Michael Pollan. There will be a cooking demonstration from Auburn Riverside High School, food samples from local farmers and food producers and speakers on Auburn’s food and farm tradition. There also will be books on food for sale.
English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL): 6 p.m., Mondays, Wednesdays. No class on May 31. A formal class to learn English grammar, reading, writing and conversation skills.
STARS Training, Making Science Fun: Noon, April 24. Presented by Ed Sobey. Teachers, caregivers and parents will learn how to engage children in learning science through hands-on activities that are enquiry-driven and open-ended.
Backyard Poultry Keeping: 7 p.m., May 18. For people who are weighing the idea of keeping poultry in the backyard, this presentation will give a brief, general overview on some of the things to consider.
Algona-Pacific Library, 225 Ellingson Road, Pacific. 253-833-3554. Library events include:
CHILDREN
Toddler Story Times: 10:15 a.m., April 20, 27. Ages 2 to 3 with adult. Join us for stories, rhymes, music and fun.
Preschool Story Times: 11 a.m., April 20, 27. Ages 3 to 5 with adult. Enjoy stories, activities and music while children develop pre-reading skills.
Baby Story Time: 10:15 a.m., April 21, 28. Newborn to 24 months with adult. Join us for a special one-on-one bonding time with bounces, rhymes, stories and play time. One baby per lap, please.
Pajama Story Times: 7 p.m, April 26. Ages 3 and older with adult, siblings welcome. Fun stories, music and activities before bedtime. You are welcome to attend in your pajamas and bring your favorite stuffed friend.
TEEN
Study Zone: 3:30 p.m., April 21, 28. Grades K-12. Drop in during scheduled Study Zone hours for homework help from volunteer tutors.
Game On!: 3 p.m., April 21. Teens in middle, junior high and high school. Play Guitar Hero, DDR and your favorite Wii and GameCube games.
Anime Club: 3 p.m., April 28. Teens in middle and high school.Watch anime videos and practice your manga drawing. Check out the library’s collection of manga material too.
ADULTS
Algona-Pacific Page Turners: 7:30 p.m., April 21. Share your love of books and connect with fellow readers at our monthly book group. Copies of the book have been reserved for participants and are available for check out at the library. New members welcome.
Muckleshoot Library, 39917 Auburn-Enumclaw Road SE., Auburn. 253-931-6779. Library events include:
STORY TIME
Stories and Strings: 11 a.m., April 21, 28, May 12, 19, 26. Please join us for stories, sing-alongs and other fun activities.
CHILDREN’S SPECIAL PROGRAM
MAD About Books: 11 a.m., May 5. The MAD stands for Music And Drama. In this show, we explore favorite books from the inside out, using our imaginations to take the work from the page to the stage and create excitement about reading and the wonderful world of books.
COMPUTER CLASSES
Looking to sharpen your technology skills?: If you’re interested in attending a class, please call 253-931-6779. • Internet Level I, 10 a.m., April 20. Learn about a browser, type Web addresses, click links and navigate pages and sites. This class prepares students for the Internet Level 2 class. • E-mail Basics, 6 p.m., April 22. Create a new email account. Learn how to open, and read, and reply to messages. • Internet Level II, 10 a.m., May 11. Review and extend the knowledge and skills covered in Internet Level 1. Explore fun and helpful websites, discuss printing from the Internet, explore blogs, and discuss Internet Security. Prerequisite: Ability to use the mouse and ability to type website addresses. • Computer Basics, 6 p.m., May 27. Practice the skills necessary for using a computer; including using the mouse, selecting items and text, arranging windows, browsing the Internet and library catalog.
TUTORING
Study Zone: 5-7 p.m., April 20, 27, May 4, 11, 18, 25. Drop-in during scheduled Study Zone hours for free homework help from volunteer tutors.
BOOK DISCUSSION GROUP
Reading in the Woods Book Group: 7 p.m., May 10. Join us for a lively thoughtful discussion. This month’s book is “The Year of Magical Thinking,” by Joan Didion. Light refreshments will be served. Please come to the Service Desk at the library to obtain a copy of the book.
Network
Fierce Job-Hunting Workshops: 3:30-5 p.m., every Thursday, White River Museum, 918 H Street SE, Auburn. Get free help finding a job, provided by JobBait.com and sponsored by the City of Auburn. Get more detail at http://jobbait.com/a/auburn-workshops.htm.
Auburn Area Chamber “Connecting for Success” Networking Breakfast: 8-9 a.m. the first Wednesday of every month. Sponsored by the Auburn Chamber of Commerce. Cost: $5, includes continental breakfast. Auburn Area Chamber Board Room, 108 S. Division, Suite B. 253-833-0700.
Auburn Area Chamber of Commerce partnership luncheon: 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m., April 19, Emerald Downs, fourth Floor Emerald Room, 2300 Emerald Downs Drive. Speaker: King County Prosecuting Attorney Dan Satterburg, to speak on “The good, the bad and the ugly.” Member register online. Information: Betty253-833-0700 or betty@auburnareawa.org.
Rotary Club of Auburn luncheon: New location effective Noon, April 21, Copper Falls Restaurant, 29630 Green River Road SE, Auburn.
New Auburn Area Chamber of Commerce member orientation: 8:30-10 a.m., April 23, Longhorn Barbecue, 635 C St. SW, Auburn. Members register now. Information: Betty at 253-833-0700 or AuburnCC@AuburnAreaWA.org.
Chamber after hours/mixer/seminar: 5-7 p.m., April 27, Rarey & Associates, at My Spot at the Station, 110 2nd St. SW, No. 125.
The First Tee! National School Program: 11 a.m.-1 p.m., April 29, Meridian Valley Country Club, 24830 136th Ave . SE, Kent. Lunch and four-person, 18-hole golf scramble supports organization for Auburn schools. Dinner, raffle and silent auction follow golf. Fee: $800/team with half of the entry fee going directly to The First Tee; $400 is a tax-deductible donation to the organization. Fee includes golf, range balls, carts, tee prize, lunch, dinner, competition and prizes. Men and women mixed teams are invited to play. Field limited to the first 32 teams. For information, call 253-833-0700.
24th annual Auburn Area Chamber of Commerce Golf Tournament: 1:30-6:30 p.m., May 21, Auburn Golf Course, 29630 Green River Road. Members register online.
Seniors
Auburn Senior Activity Center, 808 Ninth St. SE. 253-931-3016 or www.auburnwa.gov. Senior activities include:
• Senior Coffee Hours with the Mayor and Councilmembers: 10-11 a.m. the second Thursday of the month.
• Lunch: Noon Mondays-Fridays. Registration for lunch begins at 11 a.m. Choose from soup and sandwich or the main meal menu. Cost: $3 donation for ages 60 and older; $5.75 for those younger than 60.
• Movie screenings: 12:45 p.m. , Wednesdays. Refreshments provided. Cost: Free.
• Monday Supper Club: 5-6 p.m. the third Monday of the month. Cost: $5; registration required.
• Meals on Wheels: Senior Services’ Meals on Wheels program offers home-delivered meals to home-bound seniors. For more information call the Auburn Senior Center at 253-931-3016.
• Enhance Wellness Program: Registered nurse and social worker are on-site to help individuals work towards their own health and wellness goals. Call for details.
• Open Jam Session: 10-11:30 a.m., second and fourth Wednesdays of each month. Jessie Powell is the organizer of the musicians, but anybody is welcome to come and play with the group.
• Wii bowling: 9:30 a. m.-12:30 p.m., Wednesdays.
Music, theater
“Annie Jr.”: 7:30 p.m. April 15,16,17; 12:30 p.m. matinee, April 17, Rainier Middle School, 30620 116th Ave. S. Presented by the Auburn Rainier Middle School Drama Club. Tickets: $3 students, $5 general admission; cash only please.
“Peter Pan”: 2 p.m., April 17-18, Auburn Avenue Theater, 10 Auburn Ave. Peter Pan and Tinkerbell carry you off to the enchanted Neverland where children never grow up. The show features a cast of young Auburn performers. All tickets $6.00. Tickets only available through Auburn Parks, Arts & Recreation, 253-931-3043, Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m., and online at Brown Paper Tickets.
Comedy at the Ave: 7:30 p.m., April 23, Auburn Avenue Theater, 10 Auburn Ave. Three standup comedians on the program, featuring the award-winning David Crowe. Not recommended for children under 18 years. Tickets: $17, $15 college students. Call Auburn Parks, Arts & Recreation at 253-931-3043, Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m., or online at Brown Paper Tickets.
The Cabiri “Carpathian Dawn”: 7:30 p.m., April 24, Auburn Performing Arts Center, 700 E. Main St. The Cabiri performance troupe is a Seattle-based ensemble devoted to exploring the mysteries and tales of long-lost cultures from all around the world. These modern muses depict ancient myths and legends using theatre, music, aerial arts, dance, puppetry, and a little sprinkling of magic fairy dust. Discover the timeless tales and myths hidden in the dusty tomes of the long forgotten Land of Rus. The development of Carpathian Dawn is partially supported with funding from 4Culture of King County and The National Endowment for the Arts American Recovery Act Funds. Tickets: $18, $16. Purchase online through Brown Paper Tickets or call Auburn Parks, Arts & Recreation at 253-931-3043, Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
Bottom Line Duo: 7:30 p.m., April 30, Auburn Avenue Theater, 10 Auburn Ave. Unique ensemble of bass and cello deriving its literature through adaptations of famous works, new works, and existing works. The performance is presented in a chamber music fashion with anecdotes, virtuosity, and refined comedy. Tickets: $17, $15 college students. Call Auburn Parks, Arts & Recreation at 253-931-3043, Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m., or online at Brown Paper Tickets.
A Little Wine, A Lot of Music: 6:30 p.m., May 15, Meridian Valley Country Club, 24830 136th Ave. SE, Kent. Wine tasting, silent auction, a variety of music by the Auburn Symphony Orchestra. Cost:$60 per person. Country club attire please. To purchase tickets, call 253-887-7777 or visit www.auburnsymphony.org.
Calling all musicians: The Auburn Senior Activity Center will be hosting jam sessions for musicians on the second and fourth Wednesdays of each month. Musicians who play acoustic and electric instruments are invited to play. Jam sessions will be conducted from 10-11:30 a.m. at the center, 808 9th St. SE. For more information, please call 253 931-3016.
That 80’s Show: 8:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m., every Tuesday, Muckleshoot Casino, 2402 Auburn Way S., Club Galaxy, 21-and-over. No cover. 253-939-7484, www.muckleshootcasino.com.
Sunday night jazz: 8 p.m., every Sunday, Muckleshoot Casino, 2402 Auburn Way S., Club Galaxy. Darren Motamedy and guests. 21-and-over. No cover. 253-939-7484, www.muckleshootcasino.com.
Gateway Concert Band rehearsals: 7-9 p.m., Mondays, Enumclaw Middle School, 550 Semanski St. S. Welcomes new members of all ages and abilities. The band, led by Jack Prindle, will perform its next concerts March 28-29 at White River Enumclaw high schools. For more information, visit www.gatewayconcertband.org or contact Jack Prindle at 360-825-5369 or jfprindle@comcast.net.
Nightlife
Baker Street Books: 7-10 p.m. various Fridays and Saturdays, live jazz. Baker Street Books, 32709 Railroad Ave., Black Diamond. 360-886-2131. All events are free, no cover.
The Royal Bear Pub and Eatery: 35731 W. Valley Highway, Algona. 253-833-6686.
Open mic night: Second Friday of the month, Kona Kai Coffee Co., 124 4th Ave. S, Kent. Public invited to perform and share talent with the community. Or come and enjoy listening to the local undiscovered talent perform. The event is regularly recorded and with permission, portions are aired on local Public Access Television. 253- 859-5662.
Dance
Children’s Dance Theater Mad Hatter’s Tea Party: 12:30 p.m., 1:30 p.m., 2:30 p.m., May 1, 14 B St. NE, Nos. 1, 2, Auburn. Wear your favorite dress up outfit and come have a silly time dancing to music from the Ballet “Alice in Wonderland”. There will be dancing, storytelling and of course, tea and cookies. Fee: $10 per participant. Classes limited. Call 253-887-8937 or visit www.auburnchildrensdancetheater.com for more info.
Auburn Dance Academy: Spring session begins, 1811 Howard Road, Suite 100. Pre Hip Hop (ages 3-5), Wednesdays 4:305:15 p.m. Teacher: Ashley Gerber. Cost: $74 for the session, $20 registration fee for new dancers. Starts April 7; Pre Ballet/Tap (3-5), Thursdays 4:30-5:15 p.m. Teacher: Annalise Espinosa. Cost:$74 for the session. $20 Registration fee for new dancers. Starts on: April 8; Hip Hop Level 1 (5-8); Thursdays 5:15-5:45 p.m. Teacher: Xaviera Vandermay. Cost: $66 for the session. $20 registration fee for new dancers. Starts April 8. To register for class, call 253-833-1891, www.AuburnDanceAcademy.com.
‘Escalate’, 7th annual Pacific Ballroom Dance spring concert: 7:30 p.m., June 4; 2 p.m. and 7 p.m., June 5, 7, Auburn Performing Arts Center, 700 E. Main St. For tickets, visit www.pacificballroom.org.
Ballroom dance: 2-4 p.m. the second and fourth Sundays of the month. Federal Way Senior Center, 4016 S. 352nd St., Auburn. 253-874-4270.
Creative Dance Movement: 10 a.m. Mondays and 11 a.m. Tuesdays. Dance movement class for ages 3-5. Ballet classes for older children available 4-5 p.m and 5-6 p.m. Tuesdays. Cost: $25 per month. Black Diamond Gym, 25511 Lawson St. 360-886-1011.
Museums
Black Diamond Historical Society Museum: Hours: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Thursdays; noon-3 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays. 32627 Railroad Ave., Black Diamond. 360-886-2142, museum@blackdiamondmuseum.org or www.blackdiamondmuseum.org.
White River Valley Museum: • Exhibit: Jan. 13-April 18. “On Track: The Railroad Photographs of Warren McGee.” Collection chronicles and pays tribute to 20th century Northern Pacific trains from Montana to Washington state. Jointly sponsored by Northern Pacific Railway Historical Association, Montana Department of Transportation and Montana Historical Society, the exhibit features nearly 40 stunning photographs taken by McGee over a 60-year period, beginning in the 1930s and continuing through the 1990s. Hours: Noon-4 p.m. Wednesdays-Sundays. Admission: $1-$2; free on Wednesdays. 918 H St. S.E., Auburn. 253-288-7433 or www.wrvmuseum.org.
Galleries
Auburn City Hall: Exhibit: Meghan Urback, Patti Bowman, 25 W. Main St. Admission is free. Hours: 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Mondays-Fridays. 253-931-3043 or www.auburnwa.gov.
Cheryl Sallee Gallery: Hours: 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Mondays-Fridays. Admission: Free. Auburn Senior Activity Center, 808 Ninth St. S.E. 253-931-5043 or www.auburnwa.gov/arts.
